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Hello everyone, I'm a junior and I had to take a break from extracurricular activities for a while due to personal reasons. How can I explain this gap in my college applications? Will it hurt my chanc …

Hello! I'm a junior in high school and I've been taking AP classes to challenge myself. I'm wondering how much AP scores actually matter in the college admissions process. Do colleges place a lot of w …

Hey friends! I'm a junior, and I'm starting to research colleges to determine which ones would be the best fit for me. I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the information out there. How do you guys g …

Hey guys, I'm a junior, and I've been researching the college application process. I came across regular decision, early action, and early decision, but I'm not sure what the differences are between t …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and my school doesn't offer any AP classes. I know that taking challenging courses can look good on college applications, but I'm not sure if I should try to take AP classes …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'll be starting my college applications soon. I know the personal statement is a crucial part of the application, but I'm not sure what to focus on. Can anyone give me …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior planning on taking the ACT soon. I was wondering if I should take the optional writing section. Do colleges care about the writing score, or should I just focus o …

Hey collegevine, I'm starting to think about my college essays and I want to make sure I write something that stands out. I know that admissions officers read thousands of essays, so what should I foc …

Hey everyone, I know it's important to have a sense of what I want to study in college, but I'm struggling to decide on a major. How did you all choose your majors, and what advice do you have for som …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about what I want to study in college. I have a few interests, but I'm not sure how to choose the right major for me. Any advice on how to make this de …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior, and I'm starting to think about college costs. I know scholarships can help, but is it really worth the time and effort to apply for them? How do I find scholarships that ar …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've decided to take the ACT instead of the SAT. I was wondering if you could share some tips or resources for preparing for the test. What worked best for you? Thanks in ad …

Hey everyone! I'm currently a junior and trying to plan my college application strategy. I'm wondering if applying Early Decision (ED) would give me a better chance of getting into my dream school, or …

Hi everyone! As a junior in high school, I'm starting to feel overwhelmed with the thought of balancing my schoolwork and college applications. How do you all manage your time efficiently to handle ev …

Hi all! I'm a junior and I'm trying to figure out the best balance between academics and extracurriculars. Is it better to have a high GPA with fewer extracurriculars or a slightly lower GPA with more …

Hey everyone! I recently took the SAT and got a score that's a bit lower than what I was aiming for. I'm a junior, so I still have time to retake it, but I'm not sure if it's worth it. Should I try to …

Hey there, I'm a high school junior, and I've been thinking about housing options for when I go to college. I'm not sure if I should choose on-campus or off-campus housing. CollegeVine, can you provid …

Hi guys! As a junior in high school, I'm starting to think about what I want to study in college. I have a few interests, but I'm not sure which major would be the best fit for me. What factors should …

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior and I'm trying to learn about financial aid for college. I know there are grants, loans, and scholarships, but I'm a little confused about how it all works. Can …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior, and I've heard that having a strong resume can be helpful for college applications. Do you have any tips on what to include or how to format it? I want to make sure I'm pres …